what are the five main sources of carbohydrates what are their importance?
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Carbohydrates — fiber, starches and sugars — are essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function. Complex carbs in fruits, vegetables and whole-grain products are less likely to spike blood sugar than simple carbs (sugars).
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Describe the main sources of Carbohydrates.
There are basically two types of sources of Carbohydrates:
1. Healthy sources
2. Unhealthy sources
★Healthy sources of carbohydrates include both food sources-animal and plant products, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, corn, potatoes, milk and milk products.
★Unhealthy sources include soda, white bread, artificial sugar, pastries, and other highly processed foods.
Importance of Carbohydrate
- These are the main source of energy.
- It is a part of some connecting tissues.
- These also help in maintaining a healthy digestive system.
- The fibre in carbohydrates helps in lowering blood cholesterol.
- It retains protein from being burned so it can be used to build and repair.
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